There will soon be not one but two new members of the Grand Ole Opry! Both already members of the Country Music Hall of Fame, it was Vince Gill who surprised them both with the invitation, marking the first time in history that two separate invitations were issued on the same night. McCoy, a multi-instrumentalist, has played on some…
When Chris Young was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2017, it was the ultimate acceptance into a family that he had been welcomed into years ago. The Tennessee native, who made his Opry debut in 2006, has since toured all over the country, but says nothing will ever compare to performing on the sacred stage. “It’s the…
June 12 is going to be a busy day for Todd Tilghman! The Season 18 winner of The Voice announces two performances that day, both at the Grand Ole Opry, as part of the annual Sunday Morning Country show, as well as at the hard Rock Cafe, as part of CMA Fest. The father of eight announced the news…
LOCASH and The Beach Boys will perform on the iconic Grand Ole Opry stage, together! The two musical acts will take the stage on May 27, serving as the official kick off for the summer season at the Opry.The Beach Boys will make their Grand Ole Opry debut performing LOCASH’s current single with the duo, appropriately titled “Beach Boys….
Jamey Johnson is the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry! The singer was inducted on Saturday, May 14, by his close friend, and songwriting collaborator, Bill Anderson, fulfilling a dream Johnson held since he was a child. “I don’t have to tell y’all what this means to me,” Johnson said from stage. “Y’all know me; you know I’ve…
15 years ago today was an unforgettable day for Carrie Underwood. On May 10, 2008, Underwood was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. Underwood was just 25 years old when she was inducted by fellow Oklahoma native Garth Brooks. “This is going to hold a very special place in my awards case,” an emotional Underwood said from the…
Michael Ray has already checked off some of the biggest items on his bucket list, including having a multi-week No. 1 hit, with his recent “Whiskey and Rain” single. But there’s still one thing he hopes to accomplish in his career, more than anything else: become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. “I think it’s the most important…
The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating the country music of the ’90s, with a limited-time Opry Loves the ’90s experience. Included in the experience will be a new, immersive tour exhibition, special Grand Ole Opry programming, ‘90s-themed Opry Plaza Parties, and surprise artist collaborations celebrating the beloved music of the decade. “For nearly a century, the Opry has been…
The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate Loretta Lynn‘s upcoming 90th birthday in a big, big way. The country music icon will be honored with a star-studded birthday bash, as part of a special Opry Country Classics show on Thursday, April 14, featuring performances by Lynn’s sister and fellow Grand Ole Opry member Crystal Gayle, along with The Gatlin Brothers,…
Jamey Johnson will be the next member of the Grand Ole Opry. The 46-year-old was invited to join by Bill Anderson, at the end of a writer’s round at the Opry on Saturday, March 19, featuring Johnson, Anderson and Buddy Cannon. “You have made a lot of guest appearances,” Anderson said at the end of the round. “But the…
